Nico Williams

Prior to July 2025, reports consistently cited a release clause for the player around €58-€60 million. After a contract renewal in July 2025, this figure reportedly increased significantly. Since then, rumours from late 2025 and 2026 have mentioned a new release clause valued between €90 million and €100 million. Liverpool was reportedly preparing a €95 million offer in December 2025. More recently, in March and April 2026, several reports suggested a negotiated deal could be possible for around €80 million, with Manchester United and Liverpool linked at this price. One May 2026 report detailed a potential €60 million fixed fee plus €20 million in bonuses. By July 2026, reports claimed Arsenal were ready to trigger a €90 million release clause.

Our valuation is driven by the new long-term contract Nico Williams signed in July 2025, which established a significantly higher release clause. Numerous recent reports from 2026 consistently cite this clause in the €90-€100 million range. However, there are also repeated suggestions that Athletic Club might be willing to negotiate a sale for a lower figure, with €80 million mentioned as a potential fee by multiple sources, shaping the lower end of our range.